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Well, if Kaleidescapes download store comes to be viable then we have a download system right there.
I actually think 4K has much more potential than 3D and just because the system doesn't support 3D doesnt mean it can't support something else.
It seems to me its a ways off but imagine someone like, oh gee, I donno, Apple coming out with a new "Retina HDTV" that is 4K and after a few years there is more and more 4K content and demand for such... also 4K displays have the potential to display 1080P content better than native 1080P displays. I think at first its likely they will be slightly worse due to light output and scaling issues but they will sort that out within a year or two.
The real worry about the bandwidth is how much compression gets applied. I would expect carriers like the cable and sat companies to use heavy compression. I hope if we get there with Kaleidescape they use minimal compression/ maximum picture quality. Id be more than happy to wait for things to DL while I sleep.
Thanks Peter. When it comes to the much rumored Apple TV I just can't think of a compelling reason for many to desire to upgrade their existing monitors for something that is likely more expensive. I'm not even sure 4K would do it for many people but maybe 4K plus some other goodies that we haven't foreseen could do the trick.
Have any of you noticed how blown out a lot of the players jerseys are with HD sports? The current system doesn't have enough dynamic range for this- this causes you to lose detail. I believe the 4K system that will eventually come will have an even wider dynamic range- I think that will be a large part of the improvement we see. But like so much, it will depend on marketing. Enter Apple...
How many of the films have been filmed in this format
I don't think source material will be an issue many restorations are completed in 4K prior to BluRay release. 35mm film is said to have a resolution in the region of 5-6K. Apparently many Studios have already or are in process of transferring their back catalogues to 4K. As Jerry observed much new material is being shot with 4K cameras.
What happens when they come out with 8K?!
Can I get a 4K version without Greedo shooting first please?